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Heafrey Family History

Heafrey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jeffrey, Heaney, Healey, Heasley, Heagney, Headley, Heatley, Hefley

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Where is the Heafrey family from?

You can see how Heafrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heafrey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Heafrey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heafrey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heafrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heafrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Heafrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heafrey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Heafrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heafrey. For the veterans among your Heafrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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